Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Egbetokun sends message as police begin training for 10,000 new recruits
Egbetokun made the promise as the Nigeria Police Force commenced training exercises for its 10,000 new recruits across various police…
Tuggar responds to U.S on alleged threats to 2 Nigerian Bishops
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has responded to a recent social media post by…
Katsina: 5 dead, 3 arrested in bandits, security operatives’ gun-battle
Three suspected bandits’ informants and logistics suppliers were also apprehended during the operation, Katsina Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Aliyu,…
“This man, Alex Otti, is indeed a miracle worker,” Obasanjo declares
Obasanjo, who commended Otti for his leadership style, said that good leaders are rare and should be fully supported by…
Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites
Kangye said the troops had during the week foiled oil theft worth an estimated sum of N869.2m. The breakdown, according…
Rivers: Ibas warns LGA administrators against misuse of public funds
Ibas emphasised the importance of accountability and transparency in managing public funds while urging the administrators to focus on critical…
Nigeria’s gas export dips after attacks on Oando pipeline in Bayelsa
Oando PLC confirmed that the facility, the Ogboinbiri-Obiobi 24-inch Gas Pipeline between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government…
Excitement As Kaduna Blazes The Trail In Establishment Of SAPZ In Nigeria
Performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Phase 1 of SAPZ in Kaduna last Tuesday, Vice- President Shettima described…
17-year-old Bauchi girl raped, impregnated by father – Police
She said her father took advantage of her mother’s absence and had sexual intercourse with her multiple times.
Man who defrauded in-law, 4 other fraudsters jailed in Kaduna
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja One Yakub Musa who defrauded his in-law of the sum of the sum of N3 million through…
Lagos man docked for alleged possession of fake 4,350 dollars
The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to them
Abuja bank agent docked for allegedly stealing 580 Pi coins
Tanko said that on April 6, Adieza entrusted his cellphone to the defendant to open an account for him. He…
What ex-President Jonathan said after receiving Sunhak Peace Prize in Seoul
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has urged leaders to show more commitment to dialogue, reconciliation,…
U.S Mission in Nigeria rolls out new requirements for visa application
The Mission announced the new requirements in a short statement published on its X handle on titled Important update for…
‘No political gang-up can unseat Tinubu in 2027′
Idimogu, who is also the deputy leader of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ndigbo, Lagos State, and APC member described the coalition…
Ibadan Pastor ends 30-year-marriage over sex dispute with wife
Agbejaife, a resident of Olodo in Ibadan, told the court that his wife’s behaviour took a negative turn after he…
NITDA alerts Nigerians of dangerous, fake ‘Google play store’
According to Umar, once the fake application is installed, the Play Praetor Trojan gives attackers unauthorised access to the victim’s…
Renewable energy: NGF signs MoU with China Energy
The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework that includes support for state-level energy planning, expansion of energy resource utilization, particularly through…
Traders count loses as fire razes12 shops in Ibadan market
An eyewitness said the fire started at Block A, No. 64 of Mayegun Cement Store Market and raged for more…
Lagos man Adeniyi Bashir confesses to looting school property
The prosecutor told the court that Bashir stole 20 pieces of aluminum sheets valued at N300,000, seven ceiling fans worth…
How 2 Kano men allegedly impersonated oil mogul A.A Rano for fraud
Zakiru and Ahmed according to a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC defrauded their victims of the…
Obasanjo Foundation distributes free hearing aids in South-East
Obasanjo emphasised that “hearing loss is not a stigma”, but what matters most remains recognising it, managing it, and living…
Rivers crisis: Wike’s spokesman tackles ex-governor Ada George
George had, at a news briefing on Wednesday, accused Wike of orchestrating the ongoing political crisis in Rivers. The former…
Suit seeking to sack Rivers’ sole administrator suffers set back
The plaintiff, in the suit is praying the court to set-aside, “all actions and decisions (howsoever described or made) of…
APC Director of Admin, Abdul Adeniji, dies in kidnappers’ custody
The death of Adeniji has thrown the ruling party into mourning according to an n an internal memo issued on…
NBC bans Abdulkareem Idris’ trending song ‘Tell Your Papa’
Eedris had in the recently released music track asked Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu to tell his father…
‘How armed invaders killed 3 persons, burnt houses in Benue community’
By Emmanuel Antswen An eyewitness identified as John Terwase, has narrated how heavily armed invaders killed three persons in Mbasombo…
NERC slams N628m fine on DisCos for non-compliance with capping directive
According to NERC, it sanctioned the DisCos pursuant to section 34(1)(d) of the Electricity Act 2023 (“EA 2023”), It said…
Uromi killings: Kano Deputy Governor leads delegation to Edo
A fortnight ago, Edo state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his entourage was in Kano during which he had a…
Alleged abduction: Court strikes out Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG
Kanu, who sued the defendants over allegations bordering on violation of his rights, alleged that he was kidnapped from Kenya…